RN Clinical Manager Home Health

Riverside Hospital•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

The RN Clinical Manager works under the supervision of the Agency Nurse Manager(s) and is responsible for the smooth and effective operation of the Agency in the absence of the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing, on a 24-hour basis. The role oversees nursing care, instructs nursing procedures, interprets policies for team members, and ensures effective staffing and resources to support quality patient care. The manager may also perform RN duties, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients. The position may work in a variety of settings and roles within the Riverside Home Care Division. The Clinical Manager uses communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to oversee patient care throughout the Agency, taking into account patients’ physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and age-related needs. The role supervises and delegates to non-professional personnel and works with leadership and a multidisciplinary team to provide services and clinical care in accordance with Riverside Health System standards and Division goals and strategic plans.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Nursing experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP).
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required within 30 days.
Valid driver's license.
Drive a personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage nursing care for the agency or department.
Facilitate quality patient care through effective staffing and allocation of resources.
Supervise and delegate staff to ensure optimum patient care.
Direct daily operations efficiently and professionally in the absence of the DON and/or agency manager.
Maintain a safe patient-care environment by complying with RHS policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, National Safety Patient Goals, and Quality Initiatives.
Recognize and report variances and provide resolutions.
Investigate nursing errors, complaints concerning nursing care, and patient or visitor incidents; counsel personnel as appropriate.
Document incidents in a timely and accurate manner using appropriate forms and facility guidelines.
Build collaborative relationships with the multidisciplinary team and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Develop, train, and educate staff on policies, procedures, best practices, and strategic goals.
Recognize and respond to changes in patient care or condition, notify physicians and the team as appropriate, and collaborate to resolve issues.
Document appropriate complaints and PI issues and provide timely follow-up.
Conduct supervisory visits with assigned staff and assist with care planning, problem-solving, policy interpretation, and patient assignments.
Closely supervise personnel and provide direct nursing care as appropriate.
Adjust and monitor staffing levels to provide adequate nursing care based on census and individual patient needs.
Manage overtime within staffing allocations and budget.
Assess staffing and patient-care needs and make decisions to adjust staffing accordingly.
Communicate and document changes in staffing and patient-care needs, including sick callouts.